| Title: | Chief of Police |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2020 |
| Type: | Full-time Staff |
| Post Date: | 10/28/2025 |
| Position Available Date: | 10/24/2025 |
| Department: | Campus Police |
Responsibilities:
The Chief of Police is responsible for the effective management and operation of the University Police Department. Provides collaborative and inspirational leadership, focused on solution-based community policing in a college environment. Promotes programs and philosophies that are consistent with the University’s mission and vision.
In collaboration with senior administration, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the department with primary aim to ensure a safe and secure educational, living, and working environment for the University community. Ensures that applicable University rules are enforced and appropriate measures are implemented to prevent crime and to protect the campus, including the campus proper as well as geographically separated University facilities. Maintains the University's Annual Fire and Security Report and compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, as well as other federal, state, and local regulations regarding campus safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
The Chief of Police works closely and successfully with senior University leadership; all academic, administrative, and service units of the University; federal, state, and local law enforcement; and other public safety agencies. This work requires close consultation with senior leadership as best plans, practices, and procedures are identified for conducting University police operations. The incumbent understands the status of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Police Department as a private-employer law enforcement agency while acknowledging, understanding, and being familiar with community policing philosophy and the importance of collaboration with senior administrators, particularly with the Dean of Students and the Title IX Coordinator.
The Chief of Police coordinates with internal and external organizations and stakeholders regarding major activities held on campus, including but not limited to: academic events, athletic events, concerts, and student/public assemblies. Oversees, assesses and responds to critical campus law enforcement, public safety, and security concerns; ensures that appropriate threat assessment/management and risk mitigation measures are in place; and maintains the capacity of the department to respond to catastrophic events, either criminal or natural in origin.
The Chief of Police performs a variety of administrative duties, including formulating and managing the departmental operating budget, establishing an ongoing strategic plan for the department, and ensuring staff development and succession planning. The Chief of Police serves upon request as spokesperson for the institution regarding law enforcement and campus security matters.
Work schedule may include varied hours and shifts (day, evening, night, and weekend shifts may apply at the onset of employment and may be changed during the course of employment). This position requires prompt telephone response and, if needed, a “no more than 30-minute” response time from the time of call to arrival on campus.
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in a local church.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required. A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field is preferred.
- A current and valid Master Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is required.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of full-time employment experience in law enforcement is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a supervisor in law enforcement or equivalent is required, with a preference for a wide variety of police experience, including but not limited to community-oriented policing, uniformed patrol, policy development, budgeting, strategic planning, emergency management, and incident command in a suburban or college setting.
- Must be able to successfully complete, or have successfully completed, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement New Chief of Police Training requirements upon employment.
- Competent presentation and training skills are required.
- Proficiency in grammar, spelling, and report-writing is required.
- Proficiency in law enforcement equipment, vehicles, and weapons is required.
- Must possess exceptional time management and detail-oriented skills.
- Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable by the University automobile insurance carrier.
- Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding.
Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including Day One medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please contact HR directly at Ext. 4527 to ascertain which documents are required to apply for this position. Please contact the Human Resources Division directly, rather than the hiring department/supervisor, to assure equal opportunity of our process.